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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.65, 6,380.46 and 1,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.65, 6,380.46 and 1,656.59 is: 2,484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.65 : 6,380.46 = 1,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.65/6,380.46 = 1,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.65x = 6,380.46 × 1,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.65x = 10,569,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569,797.95/4,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.88

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